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You received a new admit with a diagnosis of sepsis, what orders would you anticipate for this patient in relation to Early Goal Directed Therapy (EGDT)? 

          You received a new admit with a diagnosis of sepsis, what orders would you anticipate for this patient in relation to Early Goal Directed Therapy (EGDT)?

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- Establish continuous monitoring of vital signs and ensure the patient is on a cardiac monitor. - Obtain a complete set of baseline laboratory tests, including a complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), lactate level, blood cultures,  Show more…

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